GLANCE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

glance 1 of 2

noun

Definition of glance

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly she was about to say something rude, but her mother silenced her with a glance

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verb

ˈglan(t)s

as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle the basketball glanced off the rim her wild pitch glanced off my shoulder and landed in the dugout

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as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there

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as in to gleam

to shoot forth bursts of light diamonds glancing in the display case

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Recent Examples of glance

Noun

Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Chad Williams jogged back toward Blue Lakes, appearing to glance for pursuers around the charging station’s wall, Watters’ video showed. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 The family returned to their home and minutes later, Child’s daughter, Ana Dillon, glanced toward the same stretch of railroad tracks. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance

Noun

But the Jets at least got a glimpse of the potential — and a unit that can be even scarier when Hall and Sadiq are healthy.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
People got a glimpse of everyday life, but also the connection between life and death.

— Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpse

Verb

That mattered because Baz, while facing Caminero, bounced a pitch, allowing Diaz to race home.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
But Dorsey’s Jesus Jimenez blocks the punt and Henry Badge picks up the bouncing ball in the end zone with no time left for a 19-14 win.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounce

Noun

One of Braun’s strengths is an almost sneaky explosiveness combined with reckless abandon — whether sprinting on run-outs, squirting free on back-door cuts, throwing his body into the paint, or rising high to finish open looks from beyond the arc.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Creators will film their outfits, review the food and give followers a look inside brand experiences and premium seats, broadcasting the spectacle of being at the Open to millions of people beyond the gates.

— Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of look

Verb

Meanwhile, recent data shows that New Zealand's economic growth prior to the conflict was stronger than previously anticipated, with household and business confidence rebounding.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

More than 20 players skipped football practice at Contreras in downtown Los Angeles.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The coaching app Runna found that 80% of its users adapt or skip their runs because of hot weather; in America’s Sun Belt, that figure rises to 92%.

— Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026